Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal recently faced backlash for their inter-faith marriage, prompting them to turn off comments on their Instagram profiles. However, Sinha has not ignored the hate and has chosen to address it with a gentle but significant hint. On June 25, she emphasised that love is what truly matters, saying, "Love is the universal religion."
Sonakshi Sinha Addresses Hate and Backlash Over Her Wedding
Sonakshi's comment came in response to an artist's Instagram post featuring the artwork of the newly married couple in wedding attire. The artist captioned the post, "Love is the universal religion. Wishing @aslisona and @iamzahero a happy life." Sonakshi responded, "Truest words!! This is adorable. Thank you."
Other followers echoed this sentiment. One commented, "No problem with Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan, but why are people making an issue out of their relationship?" Another added, "That is so true. Humanity is the ultimate goal."
Sonakshi and Zaheer's Wedding
Sonakshi and Zaheer chose to have a civil marriage at her home on June 23. They were joined by Sonakshi's parents, Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha, and Zaheer's parents. Later, the couple hosted a party for friends and family at a restaurant in Mumbai. The event was attended by celebrities such as Salman Khan, Rekha, Kajol, and Raveena Tandon.
Sonakshi, 37, and Zaheer, 35, shared pictures from their reception in a joint Instagram post. In a move similar to their wedding announcement, they disabled comments on the post to avoid the hate they had been receiving for their inter-faith union.
Engagement Speculation
The couple, who had been dating for seven years, tied the knot on the exact date they started their relationship. Meanwhile, Reddit users speculate that the couple actually got engaged two years ago. They believe Sinha subtly revealed her engagement ring by presenting it as part of a nail brand announcement. Despite receiving numerous congratulations and well-wishes from the industry for her new brand, some labelled the publicity stunt as cheap. Now, Reddit users claim that the ring she wore in both her wedding and brand announcement posts is the same.
It wasn’t a PR Stunt, it really was her engagement ring
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However, it remains unconfirmed whether the ring is just another precious diamond the actor might have gifted herself and then wore at her wedding. Sinha opted for a simple and sorted wedding, which received much appreciation from viewers. Many saw her as the ideal, relaxed bride. She wore her mother's wedding saree instead of a designer dress, kept her makeup and hair simple, and looked incredibly happy. The viral videos and photos from the wedding show her joy clearly.
Though Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal's interfaith marriage has faced challenges, their love and commitment to each other have remained steadfast in these seven years. Sinha’s message that "love is the universal religion" serves as a reminder that love and humanity should always prevail over hate and prejudice. The presence of close friends and family at their celebrations indicates the strong support system they have as they embark on this new journey together.
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